All hiking tours in the Oetz Region

The complete offer

Every hike starts with the first step: accurate tour planning. The following list makes it easy to select a suitable hiking destination in the Oetz Region. From easy family loop walks on the valley floor and gentle ascents to mountain pastures to demanding peak conquests - there is something for all ages and preferences. A must see - in every season and for all the family - is the natural jewel Piburger See & its 9 treasures. Several stages of the popular long-distance hiking trails, Ötztal Trek and Ötztaler Urweg, lead through the Oetz Region. Study the routes now, lace up your hiking boots, get ready for the adventure!

The Tour

The 18 km long Goldegg Enduro Route ranks among the classic highlights among local bikers.

moderate

17.6 km

3:30 h

837 m

837 m

Starting at Freizeit Arena, you follow the federal road towards the upper valley, turn right at the BP gas station after approx. 1 km. The climbing road takes you through the hamlets of Außerwald and Innerwald to the Glacier Road. Continue on the Glacier Road for about 700 meters, following the Route Gaislach (644) for mountain bikers. Through the shady forest and further on to the lush pasturelands of Gaislachalm. Great view of the Ötztal and Stubai Alps! Clinging cow bells will accompany you here. Past the mountain inns (refreshment stop) of Sonneck, Silbertal and Gaislachlam you pedal to the tour's highest point: the starting point of Nene Trail (696) - watch out for the cairn - before you reach the middle station of Gaislachkogl Gondola at 2170 m above sea level.

The red Nene Trail is more beautiful but also much steeper, especially in the central part that requires excellent biking techniques due to rock-strewn stages and fairly demanding downhill stretches. Nene Trail joins the forest road which takes you back to the Broate Line (6027) and the Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola.

Author’s recommendation

The red Nene Trail (696) makes a great highlight for bikers of all skill levels. It travels straight across the forest, featuring some tricky and stony passages. Enough biking experience is absolutely required on Nene Trail.

Rest Stop

Safety information

Nene Trail (696) is a Shared Trail and highly frequented by walkers and hikers. Please show consideration to other bikers and walkers.

Equipment

Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.

Tips, hints and links

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Freizeit Arena (1347 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.969476, 11.010100

UTM

32T 652904 5203733

Destination

Freizeit Arena

Getting There

Public transport

Public transport friendly

Arriving by Train

Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.

All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.

Getting there

WHERE IS SÖLDEN?

Sölden is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the Province of TIROL. It nestles amidst the ÖTZTAL Valley, a south-facing side valley of the Inntal.

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